BP Pulse has opened a new ultra-rapid charging site in central London, marking its most powerful hub to date in the capital.

The hub features eight ultra-fast 150kW chargers, each capable of charging up to 100 miles of range in around 15 minutes

Located at Q-Park Pimlico in the Borough of Westminster, the hub features eight ultra-fast 150kW chargers, each capable of charging up to 100 miles of range in around 15 minutes.

Each device features two sockets and the hub also features two dedicated charge points for Uber drivers who can save on their charging thanks to a new offer from BP Pulse.

The new ‘Gigahub’, connected by UK Power Networks Services, significantly boosts the ultra-fast EV charging offer in central London. Previously, only 13 ultra-fast charge points were publicly available across all charge point operators in 2023.

It also strengthens BP Pulse’s presence in the capital, complementing its existing site in Park Lane. The charging specialist operates over 570 charge points in Greater London, including approximately 50 ultra-fast chargers.

Akira Kirton, vice president, BP Pulse UK, said: “We have seen ultra-fast charging sessions on the bp pulse public network in London double over the last two years, so it’s clear that there is appetite for this technology. At BP Pulse, we’re focused on ultra-fast charging and plan to roll out hundreds of hubs this decade in places EV drivers need them. This new hub in Pimlico is another great example of our strategy in action.”

The Pimlico hub also showcases a new approach to installing chargers in indoor and underground car parks where limited headroom presents a major challenge. Developed in collaboration with Radius Group and Comtec Srl, it could provide an important blueprint for charger installation in similar settings.